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My OCD has superpower aspects. Advocates monthly town meetings at Dunkin' in breakaway NE. Dreams of being an economist. Assume it's a failed attempt at humor. Don't want the drama.
Let me recommend Clay Shirky's excellent HERE COMES EVERYBODY. It really puts into perspective why different platforms came about, their use and such. A bit dated (Facebook was nascent) but I'm sure you could use this foundation and update it. Great read.
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Let me recommend Clay Shirky's excellent HERE COMES EVERYBODY. It really puts into perspective why different platforms came about, their use and such. A bit dated (Facebook was nascent) but I'm sure you could use this foundation and update it. Great read.
I came here for this. DO NOT CREATE TORMENT NEXUS MACHINE.
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I came here for this. DO NOT CREATE TORMENT NEXUS MACHINE.
More of this type of civic pride. That'll pack the kids in.
November 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
More of this type of civic pride. That'll pack the kids in.
I welcome our new insect overlords. We are not the same.
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I welcome our new insect overlords. We are not the same.
I want that brochure.
November 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I want that brochure.
I'd like a twist where it turns out Carl is actually a pretty good broker, just a bit overbearing but on part with Schwab in terms of return on investment.
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I'd like a twist where it turns out Carl is actually a pretty good broker, just a bit overbearing but on part with Schwab in terms of return on investment.
I wouldn't trust any of these people with my money.
November 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I wouldn't trust any of these people with my money.
You win today's internet!
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
You win today's internet!
i.e., not funny and needing to be explained.
November 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
i.e., not funny and needing to be explained.
That we can't get behind a state school football coach should make LESS than the governor we really have no hope for anything else.
November 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
That we can't get behind a state school football coach should make LESS than the governor we really have no hope for anything else.
His being known by Millennials and older Gen Z as Cyrus Rose in GOSSIP GIRL was when I thought I was old.
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
His being known by Millennials and older Gen Z as Cyrus Rose in GOSSIP GIRL was when I thought I was old.
First animated crush without saying your age (Alexandria)
October 29, 2025 at 12:30 AM
First animated crush without saying your age (Alexandria)
What THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST taught me was that the suffering got too many excited. They want to be Pilate or the Roman guards and also Christ. I think of Alex in CLOCKWORK ORANGE and not really getting the point of the Jesus story at all.
October 25, 2025 at 12:58 PM
What THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST taught me was that the suffering got too many excited. They want to be Pilate or the Roman guards and also Christ. I think of Alex in CLOCKWORK ORANGE and not really getting the point of the Jesus story at all.
They do seem to be selling two very different vibes.
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
They do seem to be selling two very different vibes.
ALTERNATIVE SPORTS! My chance to gush over Robert Browne's THE NEW ATOMS BOMBSHELL that I became obsessed with in 8th grade, used for projects (including a poster where I made fake tickets) and realize now predicted analytics in sports.
October 23, 2025 at 9:25 PM
ALTERNATIVE SPORTS! My chance to gush over Robert Browne's THE NEW ATOMS BOMBSHELL that I became obsessed with in 8th grade, used for projects (including a poster where I made fake tickets) and realize now predicted analytics in sports.
Sermon on the Mount was cringe. These elite still managed to listen along with Big Nose.
October 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Sermon on the Mount was cringe. These elite still managed to listen along with Big Nose.
As a kid during the Bicentennial, I have always loved the Gadsden Flag. I was sad when the Tea Party claimed it.
Thinking that NO KINGS is a great chance to claim it back but I don't know if the crowd with understand I'm with them.
Thinking that NO KINGS is a great chance to claim it back but I don't know if the crowd with understand I'm with them.
October 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
As a kid during the Bicentennial, I have always loved the Gadsden Flag. I was sad when the Tea Party claimed it.
Thinking that NO KINGS is a great chance to claim it back but I don't know if the crowd with understand I'm with them.
Thinking that NO KINGS is a great chance to claim it back but I don't know if the crowd with understand I'm with them.
Yeah. Tim Robbins nailed how awful it is.
October 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Yeah. Tim Robbins nailed how awful it is.